CDC COCA Calls:
Current Information on Measles, Flu, and Vaccinations1) February 19, 2015 - the current measles situation in the US, clinical guidelines for patient assessment and management, and age-appropriate vaccination recommendations for US residents including those who travel abroad;
2) February 26, 2015 - the current state of flu activity related to children, and the importance of continued vaccinations despite the mismatch and low vaccine effectiveness, and strategies for using antiviral therapy early to prevent and treat influenza.
02-17-15

Flu Now Widespread in 43 States, CDC ReportsThe annual influenza outbreak has reached widespread levels in 43 states - up from 36 states a week ago. New figures from the CDC show that six more children have died from flu, including three kids in Tennessee, making for 21 pediatric deaths this flu season.

CDC Health Advisory The purpose of this HAN Advisory is to provide awareness of EV-D68 as a possible cause of acute unexplained respiratory illness, and to provide guidance to state health departments and health care providers.
09-17-14

CDC: Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with Enterovirus D68 - Missouri and Illinois, 2014In its September 8, 2014 Morbidity/Mortality Weekly Report, the CDC states that health care providers should consider EV-D68 as a possible cause of acute, unexplained severe respiratory illness in children/adolescents; suspected clusters or outbreaks should be reported to local or state health departments. There are no available vaccines or specific treatments for EV-D68, and clinical care is supportive.
09-08-14

TJC Sentinel Event Alert - Preventing infection from the misuse of vialsThousands of patients have been adversely affected by the misuse of single-dose/single-use and multiple-dose vials. Adverse events caused by this misuse have occurred in both inpatient and outpatient settings, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC Health AdvisoryGuidance to US Clinicians Regarding New WHO Polio Vaccination Requirements for Travel by Residents of and Long-term Visitors to Countries with Active Polio Transmission.
06-02-14

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